Russia, Yakutia: Energy distributor DRSK invested $3 million into the reconstruction of 110 kV substation Coal 38, which has been put into operation in Neryungri, a Siberian city in the Sakha Republic, Russia.
Canada, British Columbia: Campbell River substation located on the 7th Avenue of this coastal city of Vancouver Island will receive a major upgrade as part of a multi-million dollar project to begin in 2016.
UK, London: A new TechNavio’s report “Industrial Transformer Market in the APAC Region 2015-2019” has been announced by Reportbuyer.
Switzerland, Zurich: ABB has won a $28 million order to supply an electrical Balance-of-Plant (eBoP) solution for a new independent water and power producer (IWPP) project in the United Arab Emirates.
USA, Texas: Hickory Creek substation located in Denton, Texas, is in need of upgrades and expansions which require retiring and removal of the equipment in the existing substation.
UK, London: Reportbuyer has announced a new BCC Research report “Global Markets for Transformers” which covers various types of globally used power transformers and their applications.
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UK, Scotland: Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission will invest £1.1 billion ($1.6 billion) into the new Caithness-Moray electricity transmission link.
Switzerland, Zurich: Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail has placed orders worth $40 million with ABB for train projects in Europe and the United States.
Switzerland, Baden/Landquart: A specially-equipped Rhaetian Railway (RhB) train will be featuring a new look matching that of ABB branding to mark a hundred years of collaboration between the two companies.
Mexico, Guanajuato: Two generator step-up transformers 230 KV filled with Beta fire resistant fluid have been commissioned at the new Bajio thermoelectric power plant in Guanajuato, Mexico.
USA, New Hampshire: Eaton has provided engineering services and power distribution equipment for an electrical equipment replacement at the Amoskeag hydroelectric station, located on the Merrimack River in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Colombia, Valle del Cauca: A blown transformer and numerous circuit failures in the Cali power grid caused by heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm have left thousands of Emcali customers without power.
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Argentine, Santa Fe: Santa Fe Provincial Energy Company (EPE) has started a process of purchasing 76 medium-voltage power transformers with an investment of $1.2 million.
USA, North Carolina: Suwannee River Power Plant located in Live Oak, Florida, was taken offline after one of its six generating units experienced a forced outage.
Zurich, Switzerland: ABB has won an order worth about $40 million from Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to supply new 220 kV substations and upgrade an existing substation in Sri Lanka.
Russia, Khakassia: Mainskaya Hydro Power Plant, a part of the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric complex, has been connected to the new 220 kV switchgear.
USA, Colorado: Grey Mountain Partners has acquired a majority stake in Sunbelt Transformer, LTD., investing alongside management.
India, Gujarat: Transformers & Rectifiers India Ltd. (TRIL) has entered into a technology license agreement with Japan-based Fuji Electrical Co.
Ireland, Dublin: Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “India Power and Distribution Transformers Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020” report to their offering.
Nigeria, Lagos: Around 50 lockup shops and five buildings were devoured by the fire at the extension of the popular Balogun Market in Lagos Island, causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages.
France, Cadarache: After several years of research and testing, the first ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) convoy will pass through Étang de Berre today.
Mexico, Baja California: Following the Mexican government investment of $12.5 million into electric power infrastructure in Baja California, the eastern area of Mexicali has received a new substation in Carranza and an expansion of Carranza and Centennial power lines.